2002 Dodge Dakota
3 trims · 20 configurations · Truck (Regular Cab), Truck (Club Cab), Truck (Quad Cab)
Starting MSRP
$14,610 – $23,540
Key specifications
NHTSA safety
Not rated
Source: NHTSA · 5 recalls on record
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Pricing
How much should you pay for the Dodge Dakota? Select a trim to update purchase and lease estimates.
MSRP by trim
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Purchase information
Based on Base
Total price (Base MSRP)
$14,610
Typical monthly
$289/mo
Avg. APR
7.00%
60-month loan estimate for good credit (rates as of 2026-08-23). Not a credit offer; actual APR varies by lender, credit, and dealer.
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Base
6 configurations
- MSRP
- $14,610 – $21,810
- Fuel economy (city/hwy)
- 17/22
- Horsepower
- 120 hp
- Torque
- 145 lb-ft
- Engine
- 2.5L I4 gas
- Seating
- 3
- Drivetrain
- RWD
- Cargo (cu ft)
- —
- Max towing
- 2,200 lbs
Sport
8 configurations
- MSRP
- $15,760 – $23,540
- Fuel economy (city/hwy)
- 17/22
- Horsepower
- 120 hp
- Torque
- 145 lb-ft
- Engine
- 2.5L I4 gas
- Seating
- 3
- Drivetrain
- RWD
- Cargo (cu ft)
- —
- Max towing
- 2,200 lbs
SLT
6 configurations
- MSRP
- $16,765 – $23,540
- Fuel economy (city/hwy)
- 14/20
- Horsepower
- 175 hp
- Torque
- 225 lb-ft
- Engine
- 3.9L V6 gas
- Seating
- 3
- Drivetrain
- RWD
- Cargo (cu ft)
- —
- Max towing
- 6,650 lbs
| Spec | Base6 configurations | Sport8 configurations | SLT6 configurations |
|---|---|---|---|
| MSRP | $14,610 – $21,810 | $15,760 – $23,540 | $16,765 – $23,540 |
| Fuel economy (city/hwy) | 17/22 | 17/22 | 14/20 |
| Horsepower | 120 hp | 120 hp | 175 hp |
| Torque | 145 lb-ft | 145 lb-ft | 225 lb-ft |
| Engine | 2.5L I4 gas | 2.5L I4 gas | 3.9L V6 gas |
| Seating | 3 | 3 | 3 |
| Drivetrain | RWD | RWD | RWD |
| Cargo (cu ft) | — | — | — |
| Max towing | 2,200 lbs | 2,200 lbs | 6,650 lbs |
Specifications shown for each trim’s base configuration; drivetrain, cab, and box options vary within a trim, and MSRP shows the full range. MSRP excludes destination fees, taxes, and dealer-installed options.
Full specifications
Shown for each trim's base configuration. Drivetrain, cab, and box options within a trim can change dimensions, capacities, and fuel economy.
Engine & drivetrain
- Engine type
- BasegasSportgasSLTgas
- Fuel type
- Baseregular unleadedSportregular unleadedSLTregular unleaded
- Cylinders
- BaseI4SportI4SLTV6
- Displacement
- Base2.5 LSport2.5 LSLT3.9 L
- Horsepower
- Base120 hpSport120 hpSLT175 hp
- Torque
- Base145 lb-ftSport145 lb-ftSLT225 lb-ft
- Transmission
- Base5-speed manualSport5-speed manualSLT5-speed manual
- Drivetrain
- Baserear wheel driveSportrear wheel driveSLTrear wheel drive
Dimensions
- Body type
- BaseTruck (Regular Cab)SportTruck (Regular Cab)SLTTruck (Regular Cab)
- Doors
- Base2Sport2SLT2
- Seating
- Base3Sport3SLT3
- Length
- Base196 inSport196 inSLT196 in
- Width
- Base71.6 inSport71.6 inSLT71.6 in
- Height
- Base64.7 inSport64.7 inSLT64.7 in
- Wheelbase
- Base111.9 inSport111.9 inSLT111.9 in
- Ground clearance
- Base8.4 inSport8.4 inSLT8.4 in
Capacity & weight
- Max towing
- Base2,200 lbsSport2,200 lbsSLT6,650 lbs
- Max payload
- Base1,270 lbsSport1,270 lbsSLT1,360 lbs
- Curb weight
- Base3,426 lbsSport3,426 lbsSLT3,641 lbs
- Fuel tank
- Base22 galSport22 galSLT22 gal
Fuel economy & EV
- Combined MPG
- Base19Sport19SLT16
- City MPG
- Base17Sport17SLT14
- Highway MPG
- Base22Sport22SLT20
| Spec | Base | Sport | SLT |
|---|---|---|---|
| Engine & drivetrain | |||
| Engine type | gas | gas | gas |
| Fuel type | regular unleaded | regular unleaded | regular unleaded |
| Cylinders | I4 | I4 | V6 |
| Displacement | 2.5 L | 2.5 L | 3.9 L |
| Horsepower | 120 hp | 120 hp | 175 hp |
| Torque | 145 lb-ft | 145 lb-ft | 225 lb-ft |
| Transmission | 5-speed manual | 5-speed manual | 5-speed manual |
| Drivetrain | rear wheel drive | rear wheel drive | rear wheel drive |
| Dimensions | |||
| Body type | Truck (Regular Cab) | Truck (Regular Cab) | Truck (Regular Cab) |
| Doors | 2 | 2 | 2 |
| Seating | 3 | 3 | 3 |
| Length | 196 in | 196 in | 196 in |
| Width | 71.6 in | 71.6 in | 71.6 in |
| Height | 64.7 in | 64.7 in | 64.7 in |
| Wheelbase | 111.9 in | 111.9 in | 111.9 in |
| Ground clearance | 8.4 in | 8.4 in | 8.4 in |
| Capacity & weight | |||
| Max towing | 2,200 lbs | 2,200 lbs | 6,650 lbs |
| Max payload | 1,270 lbs | 1,270 lbs | 1,360 lbs |
| Curb weight | 3,426 lbs | 3,426 lbs | 3,641 lbs |
| Fuel tank | 22 gal | 22 gal | 22 gal |
| Fuel economy & EV | |||
| Combined MPG | 19 | 19 | 16 |
| City MPG | 17 | 17 | 14 |
| Highway MPG | 22 | 22 | 20 |
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2002 Dodge Dakota FAQ
- How much does the 2002 Dodge Dakota cost?
- The 2002 Dodge Dakota has a starting MSRP of $14,610, ranging up to $23,540 for the top trim. Trim pricing includes Base from $14,610; Sport from $15,760; SLT from $16,765.
- What is the fuel economy of the 2002 Dodge Dakota?
- The 2002 Dodge Dakota achieves up to 19 MPG combined (EPA estimate), depending on trim and configuration.
- How much can the 2002 Dodge Dakota tow?
- The 2002 Dodge Dakota has a maximum towing capacity of up to 6,650 pounds, depending on trim and equipment.
- How many trims does the 2002 Dodge Dakota come in?
- The 2002 Dodge Dakota is available in 3 trims (20 total configurations) across Truck (Regular Cab) and Truck (Club Cab) and Truck (Quad Cab) body styles with rear wheel drive, four wheel drive.